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India plans to significantly boost its thermal power capacity, adding nearly 12 gigawatts (GW) in the financial year 2026. This planned addition is substantially higher than in previous years and occurs even as India rapidly expands renewable energy sources and reaffirms its commitment to fighting climate change at global summits like COP30. Thermal power, primarily coal, is highlighted as essential for maintaining grid stability and meeting the country's growing energy demand, given the intermittent nature of renewables and current limitations in large-scale storage solutions. This dual approach underscores the challenges India faces in balancing development imperatives with environmental goals.